PGR Training

The full programme can be accessed via the PGR Booking System

Click on each workshop title below for further details and to book.

How to Prepare Research Talks

Venue: Online
Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Great preparation isn’t easy. You’ve got to pick the right content, structure it in the best way, make it engaging, and think about your slide deck.

Last modified: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:24:56 GMT

From Jargon to Clarity: Communicating with Non-Experts

Venue: Online
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Breading down research so it is accessible for different non-expert audiences can be challenging. This session shares strategies to support researchers to do this successfully and allows time to plan putting them into practice.

Last modified: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:25:01 GMT

Designing an Effective Research Poster

Venue: Online
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

This workshop has been designed for researchers who present research posters at academic conferences and events. Regardless of your experience base, this workshop will explore how to design communicate your research in a simple poster form.

Last modified: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:25:05 GMT

Introduction to Public Engagement

Venue: Online
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Explore how to create perfect public engagement tailored to your skills and subject.

Last modified: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:08:11 GMT

Presentation Skills (One to Ones)

Venue: In person
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:30:00 GMT

For PGRs who have a forthcoming presentation and would like some tailor-made presentation skills advice there are one-to-one appointments of one hour available on the 14th January, 6th February and the 6th March 2026.

Last modified: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:25:10 GMT

Short Talk Lasting Impression

Venue: Online
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Discover how to give award winning presentations. This course explores storytelling, improves confidence and shows you the key to successful talks.

Last modified: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:15:12 GMT

Building a Taster Session about your Research

Venue: Online
Date: Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Do you want to learn how to talk about your research to non-experts? Do you want to talk to different audiences but don’t know where to start? This session will cover how to package your research up in a variety of engaging ways.

Last modified: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:25:14 GMT

LinkedIn for conferences and events: Building and maintaining your network

Venue: Hybrid
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The conferences and events that you will experience throughout your postgraduate research degree are excellent opportunities to network and expand your career connections.

Last modified: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:25:19 GMT